Blending and Balancing the Session Layers with Eliott Glinn
Love Music More · hosted by Luke F. Walton (Scoobert Doobert)
Guest: Eliott Glinn
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Eliott Glinn mixes under his own name, Eliott Glinn Audio, and defines the job in one line: a mix engineer's work should be invisible to the listener. We talk about how he knows a mix is finished (nothing waves its hand asking to be fixed) and why the techniques you learn only count once you apply them from zero on every new session.
We get into the practical end too: how he organizes sessions with templates, what's changed as home-studio gear has closed the gap with professional rooms, and the career choices behind building a path with real work-life balance. He's honest about the climb, and how much mentorship shaped where he landed.
The through-line is Eliott's own: it's the knowledge, not the gear, that makes a mix engineer, even though knowing how to use the gear is most of the job.
Selected moments
- Eliott's definition of mixing 4:06 Eliott discusses how he defines mixing and its essential purpose.
- The invisible art of mixing 5:30 Eliott explains the importance of a mix feeling seamless and unobtrusive to the listener.
- Mix completion mindset 6:43 He shares his approach to knowing when a mix is done.
- Learning and growth as a mixer 8:07 Eliott talks about the challenges of mixing and the ongoing learning process.
- Career choices and work-life balance 9:45 A look at how Eliott navigated his career path.
- The mentorship journey 12:19 Eliott reflects on his experiences in the studio and the importance of mentorship.
- The evolution of mixing gear 20:11 A discussion on how mixing technology has changed over the years.
- Understanding basic mixing techniques 28:17 Eliott provides insights about using templates and organizing mix sessions.
- Tips and tricks for aspiring mix engineers 35:17 He offers practical advice for beginners entering the mixing world.
- Eliott's passion for music 51:31 Closing thoughts from Eliott on his love for music and mixing.
Selected excerpts
What's good everybody? This is Scoober Doober. Welcome back to Love Music More. I'm joined with Eliott Glinn. What's up? How you doing?
A mix engineer’s job should be invisible to the end listener. I think is a good way of putting it.
If I sit back and listen and nothing waves its hand going, 'Hey, sort me out,' then we're done.
You can learn all the techniques you want, but you have to apply it like from the jump from zero yet again.
Is this the route I want to go down? I wanted to have a balance...
You have to really really want it, and you have to really really love it, much like touring musicians have to love what they do.
You can do amazing things now with home studios; the quality of equipment is incredible.
It's all about the knowledge, not the gear, but knowing how to use the gear is a massive part of being a mix engineer.
FAQ
What is mixing in music production?
Mixing involves balancing and blending multiple audio tracks to create a final version of a song.
How does a mixing engineer know when a mix is finished?
A mixing engineer knows a mix is finished when they listen and nothing stands out as needing adjustment.
What tips can aspiring mix engineers learn from Eliott Glinn?
Eliott encourages aspiring engineers to focus on learning techniques, developing a workflow, and understanding the emotional aspects of their mixes.
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